4S Ranch® Amateur Photo Contest Seeks Best Fall Photos

Online, October 5, 2009 (Newswire.com) - The new-home community of 4S Ranch continues its Take Your Best Shot photo contest into the month of October inviting amateur photographers to submit their "Favorite Fall Photo in 4S Ranch" between Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, October 24 for a chance to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card.

From mid-August through September, photos of families, kids, pets and loved ones enjoying summertime in 4S Ranch were submitted for entry into round one of the photo contest.

Over 900 people voted with Shana Sanguinetti and Heather Long receiving the most votes of photos of their children. Both Shana and Heather won $250 Visa Gift Cards and are now entered for the chance to win the $1,000 grand prize.

When asked about what she will use the $250 for Shana Sanguinetti said, "I'm so happy to win the photo contest and donate the $250 to the Ronald McDonald House. My husband was diagnosed with cancer three months ago and although it has been rough on our family we decided to take a negative and make it a positive by donating our time and money to the Ronald McDonald House. We will be using the proceeds to cook and host a dinner there in October."

Genelle Kunst, Marketing Manager for 4S Ranch said, "The touching stories and beautiful photos submitted by 4S Ranch residents and neighbors have been amazing. We never expected such enthusiastic response and we look forward to see what images are submitted in fall photo contest!"

To sign up for the Fall Photo contest visit www.4sranch.com/bestshot to sign up, then become a Fan of 4S Ranch on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/4SRanch and upload your favorite fall photo in 4S Ranch.

Submitted fall photos will be put in a photo album for fans to vote for their favorite photo from October 25-31. The two photos with the most votes win round two of the contest and are entered for the chance to win the $1,000 grand prize. (Voters also have the chance to win an iPod® touch!*)

Complete contest information and rules are available at www.4SRanch.com/bestshot.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Genelle Kunst, 858-217-2708, [email protected]
About 4S Ranch®
4S Ranch is located about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. In 2009, 4S Ranch was voted San Diego's best new-home community by readers of the San Diego Union -Tribune. Developed by Newland Communities, 4S Ranch encompasses about 1,700 acres and currently has about 3,800 homes, five parks, two elementary schools, one middle school, and a new high school. To visit 4S Ranch, exit I-15 at Rancho Bernardo Road and travel west into the community. 4S Ranch can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4sranch or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/4sranch or at www.4SRanch.com

About Newland Communities®
4S Ranch is developed b Newland Communities. Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planned communities in the United States. With a legacy that began in the mid-1960s, Newland specializes in comprehensive design and development of mixed-use communities. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland and its affiliated companies are currently developing and managing nearly 40 projects in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com